Australian Open LIVE: Novak Djokovic family warned as Aryna Sabalenka beats Elena Rybakina

Aryna Sabalenka admitted she was feeling the pressure ahead of today's final encounter with Elena Rybakina, although she knows it's natural to be nervous before high profile matches.

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"To be honest, I don't think I'm going to do anything more," said fifth-seeded Sabalenka.

"Like, I think it's okay to feel a little nervous. It's a big tournament, a big final. If you try to do anything about it, it's gonna get bigger, you know ?

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"I'll leave it at that. It's normal to be nervous. About the game, yes, she plays good tennis, she serves well.

"I just have to be there and have to, again, work on it and put pressure on her."

Australian Open LIVE: Novak Djokovic family warned as Aryna Sabalenka beats Elena Rybakina

Aryna Sabalenka admitted she was feeling the pressure ahead of today's final encounter with Elena Rybakina, although she knows it's natural to be nervous before high profile matches.

>

"To be honest, I don't think I'm going to do anything more," said fifth-seeded Sabalenka.

"Like, I think it's okay to feel a little nervous. It's a big tournament, a big final. If you try to do anything about it, it's gonna get bigger, you know ?

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"I'll leave it at that. It's normal to be nervous. About the game, yes, she plays good tennis, she serves well.

"I just have to be there and have to, again, work on it and put pressure on her."

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